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goinbroke2 · 06-04-2024, 05:32 PM

Actually these are springs/retainers/locks that came off a 302 stocker. I'm guessing his valves were sunk deeper or the spring seat was machined, actually, I never asked if he used aftermarket valves, perhaps he used valves with higher lock cuts?

My issue with cutting the valve seat lower is that I would have to start all over with the valve job that I just finished. The spring seat has never been touched, I'll take a closer look and see if .100 is plausible.

I have a set of new mild springs on it now that are at 65 on the seat and 185 over the nose, these are for breaking in the lifters. I could shim them up to get 115/275 or so after break in. (at correct height they are 85/250 or so)

Back out to the garage I go...

06-04-2024, 05:32 PM	#34
goinbroke2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NS CANADA Posts: 832 Likes: 1,302 Liked 319 Times in 121 Posts	Re: OK, Stocker "valve jobs". Actually these are springs/retainers/locks that came off a 302 stocker. I'm guessing his valves were sunk deeper or the spring seat was machined, actually, I never asked if he used aftermarket valves, perhaps he used valves with higher lock cuts? My issue with cutting the valve seat lower is that I would have to start all over with the valve job that I just finished. The spring seat has never been touched, I'll take a closer look and see if .100 is plausible. I have a set of new mild springs on it now that are at 65 on the seat and 185 over the nose, these are for breaking in the lifters. I could shim them up to get 115/275 or so after break in. (at correct height they are 85/250 or so) Back out to the garage I go... __________________ Jim Miller 103 U/SA Last edited by goinbroke2; 06-04-2024 at 05:34 PM.